04 December 2025 – Short News

Admiral Bradley and General Caine appeared at 8:33 a.m. on Capitol Hill – The men of the morning – and a committee that intends to force answers Die Männer des Morgens – und ein Ausschuss, der Antworten erzwingen will!

Admiral Bradley and General Caine appeared at 8:33 a.m. on Capitol Hill, a quiet moment that nevertheless reflects the urgency hanging over this day. Two top military leaders whose decisions in the Caribbean are now at the center of a political earthquake enter the building without a word, accompanied only by the clicking of cameras. For the Intelligence Committee, every detail counts today, every explanation, every excuse less. Behind closed doors the subject will be responsibility, chains of command, and the silence of an apparatus that prefers to leave itself unchecked. The early appearance shows how much the pressure has grown – and how many in Washington know that the answers can no longer wait.

The two men of the day appear composed, but the situation is not. Their arrival marks the beginning of a conversation that not only examines military decisions but also the question of who in this country still has control over operations that take place beyond the public eye. The committee expects clear words. The public expects clarification. And Bradley and Caine know that the clock has long been ticking – and ticking against them.

The Times against the Pentagon – and a minister who crosses boundaries

The New York Times has filed suit against the Pentagon because Pete Hegseth introduced new press rules that effectively shut out critical media. Anyone who wants access must accept conditions that allow Hegseth to ban reporters at will. The major and critical newsrooms refused and left the building, while the briefing room is now filled with agreeable voices. The Times calls it an attack on the Constitution. The Pentagon claims these are “sensible rules,” but the government clearly uses them to sideline unwelcome reporting. Spokeswoman Kingsley Wilson insulted traditional media as “propagandists.” The newspaper sees clear political discrimination in this. Now the case is before the federal court – and shows how far this administration is willing to go to keep critical voices at the door.

The pipe bomb of Washington – a mystery with a first answer

A suspect arrested – and many questions remain – Almost five years after January 5, 2021, the FBI has arrested a suspect for placing the pipe bombs outside the party headquarters in Washington. The case was long considered one of the last unsolved mysteries surrounding the Capitol attack. Now a man has been arrested, but authorities give no information about his name, motives, or possible charges. The bombs were live and could have killed. Investigators were under pressure for years while speculation and conspiracy theories grew. Whether this step truly brings clarity or opens new questions is uncertain. Washington is waiting to see whether authorities will deliver more than silence this time.

An institute for peace – and a president who puts his name above it

When power becomes more important than meaning – The government has abruptly renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace as the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, even though a court is still debating who controls the institute. The State Department justified the step by referring to “the greatest dealmaker in American history” and immediately placed the new name on the building. Trump has been openly campaigning for a Nobel Peace Prize for months, claiming to have eased conflicts around the world. At the same time, he ordered strikes on suspected drug ships off Venezuela and repeatedly threatened strikes on land – an act that would be considered an act of war. The contrast could hardly be greater: a president who declares himself a symbol of peace while his policies show the exact opposite.

The new peace – and the old price behind it

An agreement in Washington – and a reality that remains as it is – Trump celebrates the new peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda as a historic breakthrough and presents himself as a mediator. But behind the shine lies the real purpose: the agreement opens access for the U.S. government and American companies to critical minerals in the region. Meanwhile, the conflict in eastern Congo continues to escalate, millions of people are displaced, cities fall to M23 fighters supported by Rwanda. The White House calls it progress, but nothing changes on the ground. For many it looks like a deal that serves American interests while the humanitarian catastrophe continues. An agreement in Washington does not replace peace in Goma or Bukavu.

Cars for the present – and a future that will suffer from it

New fuel rules – and a step backward in climate protection – Trump wants to drastically lower fuel economy standards for cars so that vehicles in 2031 will average only about 34.5 miles per gallon instead of more than 50 under previous rules. The administration promotes it as a measure for “affordable cars,” but environmental groups warn of rising emissions and a setback that slows the development of cleaner vehicles. The auto industry is pleased because the pressure drops, but others bear the consequences: future generations, cities with poor air quality, a world that is warming faster. It is another example of how the administration rolls back climate rules to gain short-term applause while ignoring the long-term damage.

Arrested, restrained, released – and no one takes responsibility!!

A US citizen screams for help. “I am a US citizen. Please help me.” Seconds later she is on the ground, pinned down by officers of the Population Control Police, as if she had no rights, no documents, no voice. She is taken away without justification, without procedure. Hours later she is put back on the street. At the same time, we are working on 21 ICE cases, trying to get people out of detention after exactly these kinds of abuses – and can barely keep up.

A state that treats its citizens like suspects – this incident is not a fringe problem. It stands as an example of a practice that can hit anyone when authorities act without oversight. A citizen, violently detained, without legal basis, without explanation. This is the reality we face daily. And it shows how far the line has already been shifted – not theoretically, but in the open, on the street, in front of a camera. Therefore we would appreciate if you support our work.

Operation Catahoula Crunch – The first doors are falling

In Kenner near New Orleans, heavily armed federal officers appeared on December 3, 2025, CBP and Border Patrol teams that sealed off entire blocks without much warning. Residents report rapid, arbitrary raids and neighborhoods flooded in blue lights within minutes. The operation marks the visible opening move of Operation Catahoula Crunch in Louisiana, an action that has hovered like a dark shadow over migrant communities for days. For many, it feels like the return of methods people once hoped would stay buried. Anxiety moves through streets where families have lived, worked, and raised children for years – and now suddenly feel foreign in their own daily lives. No one knows how long this operation will last or who it will target next. What is clear: the message is meant to intimidate. And it hits precisely those with the least protection.

No cards – and a president reopening old tabs

Trump talks about Ukraine as if it were a botched deal. He says that back then in the Oval Office he told them: You have no cards. It was, in his view, the perfect moment to “settle things.” But “in their wisdom,” as he puts it, the Ukrainians refused. Now, he claims, they find themselves with their backs against the wall. These lines are not analysis, but the familiar habit of treating geopolitical disaster like a poker table. For people living through a war, this arrogance lands like a punch in the face.

Trump’s new car fantasy

Trump: “If you go to Japan, South Korea or Malaysia, they have very small cars… very small and really cute. We were not allowed to build such cars, and I have now authorized the minister to immediately approve the production of these vehicles.”

Donald Trump tells his supporters that Japan and Malaysia have “really cute small cars” – and that he now allows such models to be built in the United States. Once again it seems as if he defines industrial policy on impulse. No word on safety standards, no word on approvals, no word on infrastructure. Instead an improvised decision, presented like a sudden insight. While manufacturers and experts shake their heads, Trump sells the moment as progress. A president who wants to build cars because they are “cute” – and overlooks that even his own agencies have rules that cannot be erased with a sentence.

Trump stands by Cuellar – and shows what loyalty means

President Trump on a possible pardon for Henry Cuellar, Democrat: “He is a respected person. He was treated very badly because he said you should not allow people to pour into our country, and he was right… As soon as he made that statement, I said, ‘I bet he’s going to be indicted,’ and that is exactly what happened… He was indicted because he told the truth.”

Trump calls Cuellar a “respected man” who was “treated very badly”. For him, the ongoing investigation matters less than the congressman’s political stance on migration. Cuellar criticized the situation at the border, and Trump suggests that this is why he was targeted. That a president comments directly on an active case like this is remarkable and shows how deeply he places loyalty above everything else. Washington is already asking whether this strengthens Cuellar’s reelection chances. But the essential point is another: Trump makes clear that he sees criticism of border policy as a reason to turn someone into a martyr of his agenda.

Senators want to block Trump’s strikes on Venezuela

A bipartisan group of Schumer, Kaine, Schiff and Rand Paul wants to limit Trump’s authority for military strikes on Venezuela. The War Powers proposal follows growing tensions and the public investigation into the killing of survivors of a boat strike. The senators can force a vote within ten days. For the first time, several Republicans show willingness to question Trump’s course. The attack in international waters has changed the mood. Whether the initiative succeeds depends on how many in the party understand that military escalation is no longer a useful political tool.

Trump announces: Putin wants to end the war

Trump says his advisers Kushner and Witkoff came back from their meeting with Putin with the impression that he wants “a deal”. This statement rests solely on their assessment, without confirmation from official channels. That two close allies of the president spoke with Putin for five hours raises questions – Kyiv was not informed, nor were the allies. The government provides no details and leaves open whether this was diplomacy or an unofficial initiative. For Trump, the impression of his confidants is enough to set the tone. For Washington, it is another moment in which essential decisions happen outside the State Department.

Trump announces release of the boat video

Under pressure from the double strike on September 2, Trump says he will “release everything that exists”. He says he does not know exactly what material there is, but it should be “no problem”. The statement sounds as if this were a minor formality, not an operation that may involve legal violations. While Hegseth faces bipartisan pressure, the Pentagon tries to calm the situation. Critics want to know why unedited footage has not been shown. That Trump now allows its release says less about transparency than about political pressure – and an attempt to regain control of the narrative.

Epstein Files - The pressure on Bondi is growing

A rare moment of bipartisan unity: Four senators and two members of Congress write to Attorney General Pam Bondi and demand clarity about the new investigations in the Epstein complex. They remind Bondi that the law requiring the release of the Epstein Files sets a 30-day deadline - and that the public has a right to know what new information the DOJ has gathered since the summer. The letter points to the FBI memo from July, which allegedly found no evidence of additional suspects, and contrasts it with the DOJ’s claim that in November it suddenly discovered "new information" that now justified investigations into Clinton, Summers, Reid Hoffman, and others. The authors want to know what of this has substance and what sounds politically motivated. They make clear that the privacy of survivors stands above everything, and names may only be released with the consent of the attorneys. At the same time, they demand that Bondi not hide behind procedural obstacles. The law is clear, they write - and the government must deliver before the public’s trust burns away for good.

Between the lines lies a barely disguised warning: If Bondi lets the deadline pass or trims the files, a storm is coming that will blow far beyond party lines. For the signatories know that the Epstein case has been overshadowed for years by conspiracies, lies, and power plays. Their message is: Enough with the fog, enough with the delays, enough with protecting the wrong people. The state owes survivors transparency - and this time no one should slip out the back door unnoticed.

Human rights case against the United States after deadly boat strike

The family of the Colombian Alejandro Carranza has filed the first complaint against the US strikes. Their relative was allegedly killed during an attack on September 15, even though it was a fishing boat. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is reviewing the case, even if the United States does not recognize the associated court. For the family, it was an extrajudicial killing that cost their main provider his life. The complaint hits the government at a time when pressure from Congress is already high. With this step, the debate gains another, human dimension – beyond political defense lines.

Archbishop Broglio openly warns against illegal orders

The top military archbishop of the United States reminds the troops of something that has been unusually absent from recent public statements: that there are limits no order may cross. He says clearly that the intentional killing of survivors is illegal and morally unacceptable. His words strike a nerve, because the government continues trying to present the double strike as lawful. Broglio speaks of dignity, law and responsibility – at a time when some ministers act as if decisions over life and death are tactical choices. His warning is directed at soldiers and at those who give orders and believe they owe no explanation.

Bovino lands in Louisiana – ICE prepares for major raid

Gregory Bovino, one of the most visible figures in hardline immigration enforcement, was seen in a suburb of New Orleans, surrounded by masked federal agents. The city has a high Hispanic population, and tension is palpable. Bovino became known for operations in which agents rappelled from helicopters into residential buildings. His appearance suggests an operation far larger than what the Department of Homeland Security publicly admits. For residents, this begins a night in which every step of ICE brings more fear than safety. No one knows how many families are at the center of this action.

Mike Lindell wants to run for governor – or maybe not

The MyPillow founder, known for his role in Trump’s election myths, has filed the paperwork for a candidacy in Minnesota. He says he is “not one hundred percent sure” he will actually run, but his team is pushing for a quick start. Lindell plans to announce his decision on December 11. That he is even considering this shows how much political activism has become a stage for self-promotion. Minnesota watches the announcement with a mix of fatigue and disbelief. One thing is certain: his influence on political debate was already large without holding office.

The early glance toward Moscow - and a man in search of shine

In 1987, Donald and Ivana Trump traveled to the Soviet Union, officially to scout locations for a luxury hotel. A New York real estate developer who suddenly found himself received in Moscow as if he were a guest of geopolitical relevance. The images of that trip now look like a precursor to the closeness that would later shape entire election campaigns. At the time, Trump spoke of "tremendous possibilities" in the East, while Soviet officials guided him warmly through the capital. It doesn’t take much to see why this trip remains a footnote with weight even today.

She forgot her pills again …

Kristi Noem claims Trump “saved hundreds of millions of lives.” The entire U.S. population is only about 340 million. 🤣🤣🤣

NVIDIA CEO Huang explains the world of chips to Republicans

Jensen Huang meets senators on Capitol Hill and warns against export restrictions that would make his products unusable in China. He says the United States must remain technologically leading but should not restrict itself so much that competition becomes impossible. The government supports parts of his position, but many lawmakers are concerned about national security implications. Huang tries to explain a narrow path: too much control slows innovation, too little strengthens rivals. His message is simple – the market needs freedom, but not naïveté. What remains is a dispute between strategic risks and economic reality.